Pope appeals for peace in Holy Land, says death of children ‘unacceptable’ May 17, 2021By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The injury and death of so many innocent people, especially children, caused by escalating violence between Israel and the Gaza Strip is “terrible and unacceptable,” putting the area at risk of sinking into “a spiral of death and destruction,” Pope Francis said.
Archbishop Lori ordains five men as transitional deacons May 16, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Video, Vocations Ordained as “transitional deacons,” the clergymen will continue on the path to the priesthood, with their priestly ordination expected next year.
Graduation speech from a cicada: Get ready to fly May 16, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Cicadas, Commentary, Open Window The cicadas will be guests at many of the region’s commencements this year. We might as well offer one of them the chance to speak to the Class of 2021.
U.S. climate envoy meets pope, speaks at Vatican conference May 15, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Kerry said Pope Francis’ moral authority and teaching on the need to address both climate change and poverty can rally more people to make a greater commitment to helping the environment.
Cicada fun, fashion questions, baby bunnies, and more (7 Quick Takes) May 15, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Cicadas, Commentary, Open Window I’ve been joking that I wanted to find a cicada swatter to add to my flyswatter collection during the visit from Brood X.
Archdiocese of Baltimore relaxes social distancing for Masses May 14, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore announced parishes would be allowed to reduce social distancing in churches from 6 feet to 3 feet.
Verify before sharing ‘news,’ pope says in Communications Day message May 14, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, News, Vatican, World News In the age of instant communications and fake news, journalists — like everyone else — need to recover the practice of going out and verifying information before they share it, Pope Francis said.
Priests finding solace in sacred may be vulnerable to mafias, priest says May 14, 2021By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Young members of the clergy who are tempted to avoid the complex realities of the world — finding solace and safety instead in the sacred — can be vulnerable to the illusions of the mafia, said the priest heading a new department on the Mafia and other criminal networks.
President of Santa Clara University resigns due to inappropriate behavior May 13, 2021By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News Jesuit Father Kevin O’Brien, president of California’s Santa Clara University, announced his resignation following reports of inappropriate behavior, university officials said May 12.
Movie Review: ‘Here Today’ May 13, 2021By John Mulderig Catholic News Service Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, News, World News In adapting his script partner Alan Zweibel’s short story “The Prize” into the seriocomedy “Here Today,” director and co-writer Billy Crystal sets out to blend breezy humor with poignant drama. Unfortunately, the film falls flat in both respects.
Pope and grand ayatollah/Is feeding tube necessary? May 13, 2021By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Kenneth Doyle fields questions about the Grand Ayatolla and the necessity of feeding tubes.
Coro de Cockeysville graba un tributo musical al bendito Santo May 13, 2021By Daniel Zawodny Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español La carta apostólica del Papa Francisco y el anuncio del Año de San José inspiró a Alvarado Flores, quien quería componer una canción para venerar el santo para quien él tiene una admiración especial.
